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LarryJ Jul 18, 2006 7:45 pm
Originally Posted by Globaliser
I thought that touching down before the displaced threshold was a no-no, whatever the reason? Something to do with pavement loadings not always being up to the same level as on the runway proper.
The displaced threshold is due to obstacles in the approach path.

Globaliser Jul 19, 2006 9:07 am
Originally Posted by LarryJ
The displaced threshold is due to obstacles in the approach path.
So it's OK to touch down on the underrun area here, then? Fair enough. Thanks!

etch5895 Jul 19, 2006 9:25 am
St Maarten is a really neat trip. There is a bar at the end of the runway that you can see in the photos called the sunset beach bar, which is a great place to drink beer and watch the planes come and go.

They even have speakers on their deck which broadcast the ATC traffic. The heavies come and go between about 1200 and 17-1800 timeframe. All day you get the silly little Carib air puddle jumpers. AF flies the A340, Corsair and KLM both run 747s in and out, US-DL-AA all run 757 service, and CO flies both 757s and 737s in / out. Great fun for an afternoon.

LarryJ Jul 19, 2006 9:11 pm
Originally Posted by Globaliser
So it's OK to touch down on the underrun area here, then?
Okay? No. The paved area prior to the displaced threshold is not available for landing. It is available for taxi, takeoff and roll-out only. I was just pointing out the reason for the displaced threshold.

Wouldn't be the first time someone touched down a little early, though...

ContinentalFan Jul 19, 2006 10:36 pm
Originally Posted by KMHT FF
Those onlookers are nuts for standing there - if a plane does a go-around they are pretty much toast blasted out to sea.
Now that would be a photo! Well, I've never actually flown on a 747, but I have flown thanks to one. ;)


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